This photograph was taken showing victorious Soviet troops flying the Red Banner over the ruins of Berlin. Today it is an image famous worldwide, but not one without controversy, most famously one small but important detail has caught the eye of many observers. But what’s the real story behind this famous scene?

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Imperial War Museum Sound Archive (IWMSA)
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Credits:
Research: Dan Hill
Script & Narration: Dan Hill
Editing: Shane Greer
Thumbnail Design: Linus Klassen
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